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Levy & Son will continue operations under the name 'Levy & Son, a Service Experts company,' indicating it is being integrated as an add-on acquisition within the Service Experts platform.
“Levy & Son management and staff will remain on board at the company, and the company will continue operations under the name Levy & Son, a Service Experts company.”
SE Holdco, parent of Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning, acquired Dallas-based HVAC and plumbing company Levy & Son Plumbing, expanding its presence in the Dallas metro and deepening its plumbing services segment. Levy & Son will continue under its name as a Service Experts company.
“PLANO, Texas — SE Holdco LLC, parent company of Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning LLC, has announced the acquisition of Levy & Son Plumbing Inc., a Dallas-based HVAC and plumbing company.”
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www.achrnews.com SE Holdco / Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning acquired Dallas-based HVAC and plumbing company Levy & Son, expanding its presence in a fast-growing metro and deepening its plumbing segment. Service Experts is a multi-location consolidator operating 95+ locations.
“SE Holdco LLC, parent company of Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning LLC, has announced the acquisition of Levy & Son Plumbing Inc., a Dallas-based HVAC and plumbing company.”
Ken Goodrich, who acquired Goettl Air Conditioning two years prior, acquired Phoenix contractor Sonoran Air in August, rebranding it Sonoran Air Conditioning and building synergy between the two Arizona HVAC companies.
“Goodrich acquired the company in August and it is now operating under its new name, Sonoran Air Conditioning.”
Greenstar Home Services, a multi-state HVAC and plumbing provider, acquired A-Ames Plumbing and HVAC in Orange County, its seventh acquisition in three years.
“ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Greenstar Home Services, a privately held, multi-state provider of HVAC and plumbing services, has acquired A-Ames Plumbing and HVAC, based in Garden Grove, California. This acquisition marks the seventh company Greenstar has acquired in the past three years.”
Kenneth D. Goodrich's Tucson Peach LLC, also behind Goettl Air Conditioning and The Sunny Plumber, acquired Phoenix-based HVAC contractor Sonoran Air and rebranded it Sonoran Air Conditioning.
“PHOENIX — Kenneth D. Goodrich, managing partner of Tucson Peach LLC and Goettl Air Conditioning, announced that Tucson Peach has acquired Phoenix-based HVAC contractor Sonoran Air. The company will operate under the new name Sonoran Air Conditioning.”
Tucson Peach LLC, an entity of Kenneth D. Goodrich (also managing partner of Goettl Air Conditioning), acquired Phoenix HVAC contractor Sonoran Air, which will operate as Sonoran Air Conditioning within Goodrich's group of companies.
“Kenneth D. Goodrich, managing partner of Tucson Peach LLC and Goettl Air Conditioning, announced that Tucson Peach has acquired Phoenix-based HVAC contractor Sonoran Air.”
Kenneth D. Goodrich's Tucson Peach LLC (also behind Goettl Air Conditioning and The Sunny Plumber) acquired Phoenix-based HVAC contractor Sonoran Air, rebranding it Sonoran Air Conditioning, as a tuck-in into his group of companies.
“PHOENIX — Kenneth D. Goodrich, managing partner of Tucson Peach LLC and Goettl Air Conditioning, announced that Tucson Peach has acquired Phoenix-based HVAC contractor Sonoran Air. The company will operate under the new name Sonoran Air Conditioning.”
Source Refrigeration & HVAC, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, acquired Houston-based Service Refrigeration LLC, expanding its commercial refrigeration and HVAC service platform into Texas.
“Source Refrigeration & HVAC, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has announced the acquisition of Service Refrigeration LLC, based in Houston.”
Source Refrigeration & HVAC, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, acquired Fournier Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in Florida as a Southeast expansion add-on to its commercial refrigeration/HVAC services platform. A clear PE-backed roll-up add-on.
“ANAHEIM, Calif. — Source Refrigeration & HVAC, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has announced the acquisition of Fournier Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – Florida, based in Jacksonville, Fla.”
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www.achrnews.com PE-backed Source Refrigeration & HVAC, an Arsenal Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired Southeast electrical/EMS contractor TP Electrical as an add-on to its national commercial refrigeration and HVAC services platform.
“Source Refrigeration & HVAC, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has announced the acquisition of TP Electrical, based in White, Ga.”
A related-article reference in the source notes that Service Experts acquired Jones Heating & Air in September 2012, indicating ongoing HVAC contractor consolidation.
“Sept. 28, 2012: Service Experts Acquires Jones Heating & Air”
Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning, a 100+ location North American HVAC platform, acquired Jones Heating & Air Co., a local Morristown, Tenn. contractor founded in 1986 — a tuck-in of an independent contractor into a large multi-location brand.
“Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning announced that it has acquired Jones Heating & Air Co., a Morristown, Tenn., contracting company founded in 1986 by Larry and Cheryl Jones.”
Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning, one of North America's largest HVAC brands with over 100 locations, acquired Morristown, Tenn. contractor Jones Heating & Air Co.
“Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning announced that it has acquired Jones Heating & Air Co., a Morristown, Tenn., contracting company founded in 1986 by Larry and Cheryl Jones.”
ABM Industries announced the acquisition of TEGG, a provider of electrical and HVAC maintenance services, to broaden its existing vertical and geographic presence and strengthen its Franchising Group.
“Acquisition of TEGG: Broadens existing vertical and geographic presence Provides clients with more comprehensive solutions Strengthens ABM's Franchising Group”
John C. Flood, a D.C.-area home-services contractor, acquired Ronnie Outlaw LC, an Arlington, Va. HVAC company, planning to expand the acquired customer base into plumbing, electrical, and remodeling services.
“John C. Flood Inc. has announced the acquisition of Ronnie Outlaw LC of Arlington, Va.”
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www.achrnews.com John C. Flood Inc. of Alexandria, Va., acquired Ronnie Outlaw LC of Arlington, Va., expanding its HVAC customer base and cross-selling plumbing, electrical and remodeling services.
“John C. Flood Inc. has announced the acquisition of Ronnie Outlaw LC of Arlington, Va.”
American Residential Services (ARS), a portfolio company of PE firm CI Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of HVAC contractor Columbus/Worthington Air to expand its footprint in the Columbus, Ohio market. CWA continues as a standalone business.
“NEW YORK - CI Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company American Residential Services L.L.C. (ARS), a national provider of HVAC and plumbing equipment and services, has completed an acquisition to increase its penetration in the Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan market.”
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www.achrnews.com CI Capital Partners' portfolio company ARS completed the acquisition of Columbus/Worthington Air, a residential and light commercial HVAC contractor with ~$7.5M revenue, to expand in the Columbus, Ohio market.
“CI Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company American Residential Services L.L.C. (ARS), a national provider of HVAC and plumbing equipment and services, has completed an acquisition to increase its penetration in the Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan market.”
American Residential Services (ARS), a portfolio company of PE firm CI Capital Partners, completed two add-on acquisitions—Brothers Air and Heat (Charlotte) and Columbus/Worthington Air (Columbus)—to expand its regional footprint.
“NEW YORK - CI Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company American Residential Services L.L.C. (ARS), a national provider of HVAC and plumbing equipment and services, has completed two acquisitions to increase its penetration in the Charlotte, N.C., and Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan markets.”
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www.achrnews.com CI Capital Partners' portfolio company American Residential Services (ARS) completed acquisitions of Brothers Air and Heat (Charlotte) and Columbus/Worthington Air (Columbus) to expand its regional footprint as part of a buy-and-build roll-up strategy.
“CI Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company American Residential Services L.L.C. (ARS), a national provider of HVAC and plumbing equipment and services, has completed two acquisitions to increase its penetration in the Charlotte, N.C., and Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan markets.”
American Residential Services' ARS/Rescue Rooter acquired the assets of D.C.-based McCarthy Services, a leading HVAC and plumbing provider, marking its first acquisition in the Washington, D.C. market as part of its network expansion through acquisitions.
“ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, plumbing, insulation, radiant barrier, and ventilation services, has announced the acquisition of the assets of Washington, D.C.-based McCarthy Services.”
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www.achrnews.com American Residential Services' ARS/Rescue Rooter acquired the assets of D.C.-based McCarthy Services, a leading HVAC and plumbing provider, its first acquisition in the Washington, D.C. market.
“McCarthy Services is our first acquisition in the Washington, D.C., market. We continue to seek additional opportunities to partner with entrepreneurs who share our commitment to total customer satisfaction in the home services industry,”
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www.achrnews.com EMCOR Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of Harry Pepper & Associates, as referenced by its Chairman and CEO in the Q3 2010 earnings press release. The acquisition is cited as evidence of EMCOR's commitment to pursuing attractive acquisition targets.
“We are committed to growing both organically through disciplined project bidding and solid execution, and through the continued pursuit of attractive acquisition targets, as evidenced by our recent acquisition of Harry Pepper & Associates.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased Memphis-based Conway Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, one of the largest service providers in the Mid-South; founder John Conway stays on to run it.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of Memphis, Tenn.-based Conway Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased Memphis-based Conway Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, one of the largest service providers in the Mid-South, with founder John Conway continuing to manage the business.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of Memphis, Tenn.-based Conway Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter acquired the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and formed a strategic alliance with Beutler to enter the Northern California market, rebranding service/replacement work as Beutler/ARS Air Conditioning Services.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and the formation of a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and formed a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California, entering the Sacramento-area market under the Beutler/ARS brand.
“SACRAMENTO, Calif. - ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and the formation of a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and formed a strategic alliance with Beutler to enter the Northern California market, operating as Beutler/ARS.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and the formation of a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and formed a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California, expanding service and replacement business under the Beutler/ARS brand.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and the formation of a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held nationwide HVAC/plumbing provider, acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems, marking its first service-line expansion into blown-in insulation, attic ventilation, and radiant barrier services.
“DALLAS/FORT WORTH, Texas - ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS). This acquisition marks ARS/Rescue Rooter’s first service line expansion, through the addition of a company that provides blown-in insulation, attic ventilation, and high-tech radiant barrier services.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS), marking its first service-line expansion into blown-in insulation, attic ventilation, and radiant barrier services. EAS will continue under its existing name with current management in Texas and Phoenix.
“ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS). This acquisition marks ARS/Rescue Rooter’s first service line expansion, through the addition of a company that provides blown-in insulation, attic ventilation, and high-tech radiant barrier services.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter, a nationwide provider of HVAC and plumbing services, acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS), marking its first service-line expansion into insulation and energy-efficiency services. EAS continues under its existing name and management.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating and plumbing services, has acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS).”
ARS/Rescue Rooter, through parent American Residential Services L.L.C., acquired Climate Zone of Bradford, Mass., marking its first presence in Massachusetts and serving as a platform to grow across Greater Boston. The deal reflects ARS's national acquisition-driven roll-up strategy.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Climate Zone, based out of Bradford, Mass., through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C.”
American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) acquired Lloyds Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego, which will operate under the ARS/Rescue Rooter brand.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter has acquired Lloyds Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C.”
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www.achrnews.com American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) acquired substantially all the assets of the Las Vegas location of Service Max, expanding its national HVAC and plumbing service network.
“ARS has acquired substantially all the assets of the Las Vegas location of Service Max, through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS, through parent American Residential Services L.L.C., acquired the Las Vegas location of Service Max and Lloyds Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego, strengthening its HVAC and plumbing presence in both markets.
“Yes! ARS has acquired substantially all the assets of the Las Vegas location of Service Max, through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C. Also, ARS/Rescue Rooter has acquired Lloyds Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C.”
American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) acquired Tempe, Arizona-based Goettl Air Conditioning through its parent company, adding it to its nationwide HVAC/plumbing services network as part of an explicit national roll-up strategy. Goettl retains its brand and existing leadership.
“PHOENIX - ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based Goettl Air Conditioning® through its parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C.”
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www.achrnews.com American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) acquired Tempe, Arizona-based Goettl Air Conditioning, adding it to its national HVAC contractor network as a clear home-service consolidation add-on. Goettl retains its brand and headquarters.
“ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based Goettl Air Conditioning® through its parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter, through parent American Residential Services L.L.C., acquired Tempe, Arizona-based Goettl Air Conditioning, adding it to its nationwide HVAC/plumbing service network while retaining the Goettl brand.
“PHOENIX - ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based Goettl Air Conditioning® through its parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter, through parent American Residential Services, acquired Goettl Air Conditioning of Tempe, AZ as part of building a national network of HVAC contractors. Goettl retains its brand and existing leadership while operating within the ARS/Rescue Rooter network.
“ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based Goettl Air Conditioning® through its parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C.”
Service Logic, a North American mechanical-services consolidator, acquired Seattle-based PSR HVAC & Mechanical Services. President Rob Miller stays on and PSR continues under its own name.
“Service Logic has announced the recent acquisition of PSR HVAC & Mechanical Services based in Seattle.”
Service Logic, a privately held consolidator of mechanical service companies across North America, acquired Seattle-based PSR HVAC & Mechanical Services. PSR's president stays on and the brand is retained.
“Service Logic has announced the recent acquisition of PSR HVAC & Mechanical Services based in Seattle.”
American Residential Services LLC (owner of ARS and Rescue Rooter) acquired three companies: Universal Heating and Cooling (Atlanta), Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning (Indianapolis), and 24/7 Service Corp. (Las Vegas/Phoenix), expanding its HVAC and plumbing footprint.
“American Residential Services LLC, owner of the [ARS and Rescue Rooter](link:http://www.ars.com) brands, recently purchased three companies: Atlanta-based Universal Heating and Cooling; Indianapolis-based Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning; and Las Vegas and Phoenix-based 24/7 Service Corp., which operates Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning.”
ARS purchased the assets of several Las Vegas and Phoenix air conditioning and plumbing businesses, acquiring 24/7 Service Corporation (operating Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing, and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning) as part of building a nationwide footprint.
“LAS VEGAS - American Residential Services LLC (ARS), a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services through the ARS and Rescue Rooter brands, has purchased the assets of several air conditioning and plumbing businesses operating in Las Vegas and Phoenix. ARS acquired 24/7 Service Corporation, which operates Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing, and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning.”
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www.achrnews.com American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) purchased the assets of several Las Vegas and Phoenix air conditioning and plumbing businesses, acquiring 24/7 Service Corporation, which operates Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing, and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, as part of building a nationwide HVAC/plumbing footprint.
“American Residential Services LLC (ARS), a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services through the ARS and Rescue Rooter brands, has purchased the assets of several air conditioning and plumbing businesses operating in Las Vegas and Phoenix. ARS acquired 24/7 Service Corporation, which operates Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing, and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning.”
American Residential Services acquired Universal Heating and Cooling of Atlanta; it will operate as Universal/ARS and its CEO joins ARS senior management.
“American Residential Services LLC, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services through the ARS® and Rescue Rooter® brands, has acquired Universal Heating and Cooling of Atlanta and Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning of Indianapolis.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS acquired Universal Heating and Cooling of Atlanta and Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning of Indianapolis, expanding its HVAC and plumbing footprint in Atlanta and central Indiana.
“American Residential Services LLC, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services through the ARS® and Rescue Rooter® brands, has acquired Universal Heating and Cooling of Atlanta and Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning of Indianapolis.”
American Residential Services (ARS), a nationwide HVAC provider, purchased Jacksonville-based Florida Home Air Conditioning Co. as part of an acquisition-driven national growth strategy. The acquired company retains its name and management.
“American Residential Services L.L.C. (ARS), a privately held, nationwide provider of HVAC services, has purchased Jacksonville-based Florida Home Air Conditioning Co. as part of its strategy for continued growth through acquisitions.”
American Residential Services (ARS) purchased Jacksonville-based Florida Home Air Conditioning Co. as part of its nationwide growth-through-acquisition strategy, expanding into the north Florida market. Owner and staff retained.
“JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - American Residential Services L.L.C. (ARS), a privately held, nationwide provider of HVAC services, has purchased Jacksonville-based Florida Home Air Conditioning Co. as part of its strategy for continued growth through acquisitions.”
